Dr. Tony Jones Alumni guest speaker

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Something to Cheer About – National Family Pharmacy football cheerleaders help get spectators in the spirit during FSBGC league action at Jim Rowland stadium. Because of construction at Hunts Park, Boys & Girls Club football games are being held at the high school.

Academy Sports Provides“Shop with a Cop” Event

For FSBGC Members 20 members of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club were selected to receive $100 gift cards during a “Shop With a Cop” event held on September 18 at the local Academy Sports + Outdoors store. Robyn Shoptaw of the Fort Smith Police department helped coordinate the shopping spree. Several members of the police department were on hand to help Club members find new items, including: shoes, backpacks, clothing and sports equipment. “Our store is proud to be part of this program” said Academy Sports manager Josh Hearn. Police Chief Danny Baker said “it’s an honor to be able to help these kids and families. We appreciate Academy Sports for making this possible.” The store has provided “back-to-school” shopping events for Boys & Girls Club members for the past 5 years. In December 2017, Academy Sports presented 30 new bicycles to needy Club kids.

$2.5 million improvements

Hunts Park RenovationProject Underway

Construction workers did their best to keep cool during a very hot and humid month of September at Hunts Park. The renovation project to the facility is scheduled to be completed in February 2020. Fundraising to improve Hunts Park has topped the $2.4 million mark. A lead gift of $1 million from First National Bank helped jump-start the capital campaign on January 17, 2019. Boys & Girls Club board member Sam Sicard and board president Bill Hanna have provided leadership in fundraising efforts. The goal for the campaign is $2.5 million. Improvements to the facility include installation of sports turf (Astro Turf), new football bleachers and press box, remodeled restrooms, new concession, added storage, new fencing, new signage, security systems, LED lighting, and a new batting cage. Hunts Park has been the home of Boys & Girls Club sports activities since 1947. The land on which the facility is located was purchased for $4,000 through the efforts of Delmar Edwards, Riley Donoho and Bob Kuykendall. The Hunt estate, through the generosity of Leland Hunt, provided a $10,000 gift in memory of R.T. Hunt. Original excavation and construction was completed by Stanley Evans. Additional funding was created through a public campaign led by Al Henderson, Morgan Wright and Roy C. Martin. With help of the Fort Smith Kiwanis Club, the campaign was a success and the park opened on June 6, 1947. During the 1960’s St. Anne’s Academy began using the facility for high school football practices and games. Boys & Girls Club football, soccer and baseball games have been played at the park for several decades. The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club has hosted several district, state and regional tournaments at Hunts Park. Many notable professional athletes have played at the facility, including: Torii Hunter, Lance Alworth, Kevin McReynolds, Ryan Franklin, Ravin Caldwell, Brett Goode, Koda Glover and Craig Gentry. A recognition wall at the renovated facility will honor donors and celebrate the rich history that Hunts Park has experience over the past 72 years.

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In Memory of...Memorial and honorarium contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club endowment create a perpetual stream of income for the organization. Acknowledgment cards are mailed to the families of those memorialized and/or honored, and donors receive a tax deduction receipt. Th e endowment was created in 1940. For the past 79 years, interest income from the Endow-ment has been used solely for Club operations. Gift s received during the third quarter of 2019 (July, August, September) were given in memory of the following:

MR. RICHARD ROY ACLIN MR. ROBERT LEE RICEby Pam & Buddy McMahon by Chandler (U.S.A.), Inc.

by Olivia & Patrick GilmoreMS. BRITTANY RENA BECKHAM

by Compugen Systems, Inc. DR. TONY SCHERREYby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Marcia & Charles Dyeby Timothy Huschartby ImageNet Consulting, LLC MR. CHARLES ROBERT "BOB" SKUTTby Julia Klammer by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Susan McVicar by Terri Matyiko

by Diane Coleman Pharr & Robert "Bobby" ColemanMR. DAVID JANES by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

by Elinor SmithMS. JUDY STAGGS

MR. DAMION BUTLER by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Helen Pratt

by Mr. & Mrs. James WagonerMS. JACKIE HOBBS CORLEY

by Ann & Mont Echols, Jr. MS. SIENNA STARRby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Pam & Buddy McMahonby The Family of Okla Bennett Smith MS. GAIL VAUGHN

sarruaM notlaW & ireJ ybrenogaW semaJ .srM & .rM ybby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. DUANE COUSINSby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. BILL GRAMLICHby Carol Gramlich

MR. VIC FORSGREN MEMORIAL

Scholarships

MR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONES (for) MS. GEORGIA MEEKby Ann N. Jones (for) MS. JACKIE CORLEY

by Lyn & Bruce CaselmanMS. SHIRLEY KISH

by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIALMemorials:

MS. ANN PARKER KUYKENDALL (for) MR. BILL GUILLIAMSby Amie Bourne (for) NADINE & BILL ROBISONby Barbara & Bit Brown (for) MR. CHARLES ROBERT "BOB" SKUTTby Mary Margaret Gattis (for) MS. JODY STAGGSby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.by Mr. & Mrs. James H. Kell Honorariums:by Delisa, Andrea, Leslie & Gilbert Morris (for) MR. TIM HIGGINS

(for) MS. HELENE LEWISMS. SUSAN MCDONALD (for) MR. MIKE MIZE

by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

JANICE H. & ROBERT M. POWELLMS. GEORGIA MEEK (for) MR. CHARLES ROBERT "BOB" SKUTT

by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell (for) MS. GEORGIA MEEKby Pam & Buddy McMahon by Janice & Bob Powellby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

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A line of participants gather at the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club during the 2019 Clothing Give-away held on August 7. The event is sponsored by Community Bible.

Annual Clothing Give-away Draws Needy Families toJeffrey Boys & Girls Club

Through the leadership of Jackie Flake and the membership of Community Bible, the annual clothing give-away held on August 7th provided services to more than 500 individuals. Flake and volunteers from Community Bible have held the give-away for the past 5 years at the Jeffrey unit. The mission behind the giveaway is all about “the community helping the community” Flake said. “We just have a fond affection for this neighborhood and are blessed to be able to help” he added. There was a massive amount of clothing and shoes donated this year by members of the Community Bible “Helping families who have kids getting ready for the school year always provides a big boost” said Boys & Girls Club executive director Jerry Glidewell. “This is a very rewarding program for everyone involved” he added. Volunteers at Community Bible collect clothes all year long. They also provide manpower to the give-away event. “More than 4,500 individuals have benefitted from the giveaway during the past decade” said Flake. “We like bringing good things back to the north side, and giving people resources they need for their daily lives.” The partnership between Community Bible and the Boys & Girls Club also includes providing college students the opportunity to work at the Clubs during the summer.

Stand With U Mentoring ProgramSchedule Announced

Mentoring program coordinators Grant Needham and Tori Scherrey announced plans for the 2019-2020 program at an orientation session held on October 1. Sponsored by United Federal Credit Union, the mentoring program was first established in 1998 at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. Needham and Scherrey are in their first year as program coordinators. Both are public school teachers. Kari Fenby and Ben Hornung were coordinators for the past 9 years. “We have some new mentors who are students at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)” said Needham. “We also have some outstanding UAFS students who are helping mentor this year” he added. Volunteer mentors typically spend 30-45 minutes a week at the Club meeting with their assigned mentee. Club member participants are identified as children who need extra positive reinforcement and friendship. Each month, special group activities are held, including: skating, bowling, attending a UAFS ballgame, movies, etc. Two mentors helping this year include UAFS students Davin Chitwood and LaTavia Rollinson. Both participated in the program as mentees during their childhood. Now as young adults, they feel compelled to give back to the program that helped them. Both Chitwood and Rollinson are former Youth of the Year recipients at the Club.

UNITED WAY PACESETTERCAMPAIGN TOPS $1 MILLION

During a United Way block party on September 19, an announcement was made regarding the pacesetter campaign. United Way president Eddie Lee Herndon and United Way board members celebrated as the campaign reached the $1 million dollar mark. “Our community has stepped up again to help our agencies” said Herndon. The site for the block party was at the new United Way headquarters located at 120 N. 13th Street. The new facility has expanded storage, offices and meeting rooms. It includes an intern center and is twice the size of the previous United Way offices. High School student Gabrielle Gore provided entertainment for the block party, which included a cookout, games and guest speakers. Fort Smith Mayor George McGill gave welcoming remarks. There were 37 companies who participated in the Pacesetter campaign. The overall goal for the United Way campaign in $2 million. Earlier in the year, the United Way held a telethon on KFSM TV-5 to raise funds for families impacted by flooding. The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club has been a United Way partner since 1928.

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Helicopter Visit - Stephens Boys & Girls Club members visit with the crew of the Arkansas Air Evac Life team. Each of the Club members took turns climbing into the cockpit. The helicopter landed at the Club during a special guest event.

Partnership With Savers Store Creates Income for FSBGC

Since May 2019, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club has received weekly income from the Savers Store at 7751 Rogers Avenue. The partnership agreement has provided the Club with needed funding, with annual income for the FSBGC expected to top the $40,000 mark. “We’re happy to have the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club as our charitable partner” said Steve Meier, general supply manager for Savers. “Proceeds from donated items help us to provide the Club with added revenues” he added. When someone donates unused items to Savers, they will receive a tax-donation receipt. Items accepted include: clothing, toys, shoes, DVDs, CDs, books, small furniture, kitchen and home accessories. Nationwide, Savers Thrift Stores are filled with thousands of unique treasures and every day items for the whole family. The store is very clean and organized. Savers sells gently used items at a fraction of the original price. Newly received items are stocked daily, and shoppers can find bargains on quality products in every aisle. “Our employees strive to make the shopping experience a positive one” said store manager Susie Metz. “We are very pleased with our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs” she added.

IN THE NEWSDalton Person – a member of the FSBGC board of directors, has been selected by Arkansas Business magazine in their “20 in their 20’s” list. Person in an associate attorney for Jones Jackson Moll McGinnis & Stocks PLC. He obtained his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2016 and then served as clerk for U.S. District Judge P.K. Homes III. Person was a four-year FSBGC college scholarship recipient. He’s served the Club as a volunteer mentor and coach. Person received his bachelors degree from the University of Chicago, where he played on the varsity football team and was a public announce for several college events.

Mayor George McGill – has been appointed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson as chairman of the 2020 Arkansas Census “State Complete Count” committee. McGill, who is a member of the FSBGC board of directors, served in the Arkansas House of Representatives for three terms. McGill was inducted into the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame in 2016. He has been a Club volunteer and sponsor for more than 35 years. McGill attained his M.B.A. degree from the University of Arkansas.

Wes Sawyer – a former member of the Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club, received three Police Officer of the Year awards from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office and the Noon Exchange Club. Fort Smith Police spokesperson Aric Mitchell praised Sawyer for his outstanding dedication, intuition and how he conducts himself with the public. Sawyer is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas.

Billy D. Higgins – associate professor of History at UAFS and a member of the FSBGC board of directors, has completed writing “Navigating the C-124 Globemaster.” This is the fifth book written by Higgins, whose other works include: A Stranger and a Sojourner (Peter Caulder); The Barling Darling (Hal Smith in American Baseball); The First 85 Years (UAFS); and Fort Smith Vanguard of Western Frontier History. Published by McFarland Books, Navigating the C-124 Globemaster is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major book outlets.

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Peacemaker FestivalSupports Boys & Girls Club Four local charities, including the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, received checks for $10,000 each at a ceremony held on September 26. Proceeds from the music event provide operational funding for the charities, including: Girls Inc., the Children’s Emergency Shelter, and Developmental Wings. With an unbeatable mix of Americana, roots, country and other styles, the festival featured headliners that included Ryan Bingham, Dylan Earl, Josh Abbott Band, and Robert Earl Keen. Former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club member JD Clayton also performed. The two-day festival was held on the banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Fort Smith at the Riverfront Amphitheater. Peacemaker is comprised of a volunteer team committed to providing great entertainment for music lovers. With the music venue held on Friday and Saturday evenings, a Sunday morning service “Praise God and Pass the Biscuits” and breakfast was conducted by Boys & Girls Club volunteer and community leader Jackie Flake. Festival organizer’s Trent Goins and Jefff Gosey were pleased with the large audiences that attended the event. “It was a great weekend for our community” said Gosey. “The weather was great and the turnout was tremendous” he added. “One of the missions of Peacemaker is support our community here,” Goins said.

New guitars were presented to students in the TJ’s Guitar program, including: Denise Sifuentes (Goldtrap), Issac Haynes (Evans) and Orlando Evans (Stephens). The family of TJ Cunningham made presentations with piano teacher Brenda Davis and guitar instructor Lee Carter

Boys & Girls Club participants attended a special preview of Beauty and the Beast at the Fort Smith Little Theatre. The event was sponsored by Arvest Bank and theatre volunteers Nancy Blochberger and Carol Rogers.

Fort Smith Police chief Danny Baker helps Boys & Girls Club members “Shop with a Cop” during a special event provided by Academy Sports (see page 1).

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Member of the Month Award Recipients

July Monterius Hunt (Jeffrey) Dorius Jones (Evans) Boston Bishop (Stephens) Aedyn Gregory (Goldtrap)

August Cruz Mouton (Jeffrey) Donovan Richmond (Evans) Aimee Tooke (Stephens) Thomas Ball (Goldtrap)

September Xitali Salazar (Jeffrey) Caleb Fox (Evans) Antwoine Thomas (Stephens) Tessa Ball (Goldtrap)

Volunteer of the Month Award Recipients

July Robin Dawson (Jeffrey) Alex Bradford (Evans) Dashawn McGill (Stephens) Michelle Burnett (Goldtrap)

August Rachel Simpson (Jeffrey) Brandon George (Evans) Tyrell Craig Sr. (Stephens) Jamie Hernandez (Goldtrap)

September Shakira Pendergast (Jeffrey) Shane Morris (Evans) Joseph Nelson (Stephens) Echol Van Mil (Goldtrap)

2019 Marilyn Foster Poetry Contest winners were honored during a presentation on August 26 at the Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club. Pictured are (left to right) front row: Imani Bell, Alexander Garcia, Jamyia Birdsong and Lanie Willis. Back row: Haley Freeman and Addi Branham.

POETRY AWARD WINNERSHONORED AT PRESENTATION Cash prizes and certificates were presented to the annual Marilyn Foster Poetry Contest winners during a ceremony held at the Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club on August 26. “Helping Others” was the theme of this year’s competition. The annual Poetry contest is held during the FSBGC summer program and has been sponsored by Marilyn Foster for the past 24 years. Foster also sponsors the annual Essay Contest during the winter holidays and the Photography Contest during the spring.

Division 1 (ages 6 – 11)1st place – Alexander Garcia, age 10 (Goldtrap)2nd place – Jamyia Birdsong, age 11 (Stephens) 3rd place – Vy Le, age 9 (Goldtrap)Honorable Mention – Imani Bell, age 9 (Evans) Honorable Mention – Destiny Flemons, age 11 (Evans)

Division II (ages 12 – 18)1st place – Haley Freeman, age 12 – (Goldtrap)2nd place – Ke’Zavion Marks, age 12 – (Jeffrey)3rd place – Cerenity Terry, age 14 – (Evans)Honorable Mention – Addi Branham, age 15 – (Evans)Honorable Mention – Lanie Willis, age 12 – (Jeffrey)

Marilyn Foster and her late husband Don were inducted into the FSBGC Hall of Fame in 2012. A native of Chicago, Foster has been a long-time advocate of youth programs in the Fort Smith community.

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ALUMNI NEWS Fall 2019

Annual Alumni Golf Tourney Raises Funds for Club

With major fl ooding washing out the originally scheduled June 3 Alumni & Friends golf tourney, the event was made–up on September 16 at Ben Geren golf course. 112 participants helped raise funds for the FSBGC through the tourney. Golfers enjoyed competing on the Willow and Silo courses at Ben Geren (see list of sponsors on page 8).

Morning Flight Results1st 55 – Team Reeder 62 – Wagoner Shelter Ins 2nd 58 – Team Clockwork 63 – Strategic Realty3rd 58 – Coca–Cola 65 – Team McGill59 – Team Bray 65 – Foundation Life Ins. 60 – Infi nity Sports 66 – KFSM TV–5 62 – Roadrunners 67 – JPauley Toyota 62 – Team Bittle

Closest to pin Willow # 7: Matt HightowerClosest to pin Silo # 5: Mark HallAccurate Drive Willow # 1: John Glidewell Longest Drive Silo # 14: Bob MasonB Flight Champion: Wagoner Shelter Insurance

A� ernoon Flight Results1st 54 – Frost Oil 62 – Core Insulation2nd 56 – CSM 63 – Burford Distributing3rd 57 – MP Warehouse 64 – First National Bank # 258 – AR Blue Cross 65 – First National Bank # 158 – United Way 66 – Woohoo Cattle60 – Team Bercher 68 – Simmons Bank62 – Arvest Bank 70 – Cox Communications62 – Jones Distribution

Closest to pin Willow # 7: Rex MasonClosest to pin Silo # 5: Scott WallerAccurate Drive Willow # 1: Ronnie Brown Longest Drive Silo # 14: Michael GreenB Flight Champion: Jones Distribution

Dr. Tony Jones Grant Needham 2005 Youth of the Year 2019 Volunteer of the Year

ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKERSHIGHLIGHT ANNUAL BBQ EVENT Dr. Tony Jones and Grant Needham shared stories of their involvement at the Boys & Girls Club during the October 16 Alumni & Friends BBQ held at Evans. Th e event kicked off the 2020 Alumni & Friends membership drive. Both speakers reminisced about friendships nurtured through Club programs and discussed the impact the Club had in their lives. Jones, the 2005 Jeff rey Youth of the Year, is principal of Belle Point Center. He previously served as assistant principal at Northside High School. Jones was a four-year FSBGC College Scholarship recipient. He graduated from Berea College before attaining his Masters and Doctorate from Arkansas Tech University. He worked at the Boys & Girls Club part-time in the summer during his College studies. Needham has been involved with the FSBGC since he was age 6. He was a four-year College Scholarship recipient at the Club and was named 2019 Volunteer of the Year at the Evans unit. Grant graduated from Arkansas Tech and helps coordinated the Stand With U mentoring program at the Boys & Girls Club. He has also served as a volunteer basketball and baseball coach.

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2019 FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf Tourney Sponsors Corporate Gold First National Bank Corporate Silver J. Pauley Toyota / Strategic Realty Matlock Media / Infinity Sports

Lunch/Beverage Sponsors Frost Oil / Coca-ColaBurford Distributing Hole in One Sponsor J. Pauley Toyota

Awards Sponsor Academy Sports

Golf Ball Sponsor Merrill Lynch - Don McDonald

Team & Hole Sponsors Core Insulation / Simmons BankMP Warehouse / Woo Hoo Cattle

Hole Sponsors Beshears Construction Optimist Club (2) ForsgrenJim Saviers Carman Trucking Town & Country LiquorHolmes Erection Shamrock Bolt & Screw Chaffee Construction (2) Chem Lab Shamrock Liquor (2) Yaffe Iron & Metal Bill Kincannon In-kind Contributions Academy Sports Joe’s Cantina/Grill Don McDonald Taliano’sBurford Distributing Firehouse Cheer’s Riverpointe LiquorBurger King Great American Cookie Pink Flamingo Shamrock LiquorCoca-Cola Jerry Neel’s BBQ Jeff ’s Clubhouse Sharum LandscapingEgg & I Juan’s Mexican Restaurant Prestigious Pools Taco MayoEunices McAlister’s Village Inn Taliano’sBella Bacio Merrill Lynch Infinity Sports

2019 Volunteers Jim Hamilton Lyn Caselman Patty Cox Jean BelcherDorrie Walker Jason Morland Judy Phillips Kelly Burton Helene Lewis Tiffany Miller Yvonne Blackmon Tay Rollinson

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PHOTO FLASHBACK

30 years ago - 1989 Volunteer of the Year recipients: Robert Burris (Evans), Gerry Matlock (Stephens) and Steve Breedlove (Goldtrap). Today you can find Burris serving as a volunteer American Legion baseball coach with the Fort Smith Sportsman. He also officiates college basketball. Matlock is living in Lawton, OK and works with young track athletes. He coached football and track at the Fort Smith Boys Club for several years. Breedlove is living in Searcy, Arkansas where he is principal of Harding Academy. All three of these men continue to provide positive guidance to young people.

Alumni & Friends Association2020 Membership Drive Underway Former members and friends of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are encouraged to become a member of the Alumni & Friends Association. The 2020 membership drive is underway. Previous members are asked to renew their membership. The Association has been instrumental in supporting several important programs and events at the Club, both through volunteer manpower and financial resources. Projects include: hosting the Hall of Fame event (every other year); annual Alumni & Friends BBQ; annual golf tourney; sponsorship of the Youth of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards dinner; college scholarships, sports sponsorships and capital improvements. Since 1991, more than one million dollars has been raised for the FSBGC through the Alumni & Friends Association. A minimum of $25 is all it takes to join. You do not have to be a past Club member to be eligible. Membership levels include: active, silver, century, gold, platinum, lifetime and the Jeremiah Milbank Society. Several photos from Club archives are displayed on the FSBGC Alumni & Friends facebook site. Photos from the old Wheeler Club have been copied on to a digital format. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has recognized Fort Smith as having one of the most active Alumni Associations in the country.

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Soccer Action – Boys & Girls Club soccer players in the Major division compete in league play at the Goldtrap unit on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

2019 Cheer Clinic – Boys & Girls Club cheer participants were treated to a free workshop hosted at the Evans unit on September 7. Student volunteers from Northside and Southside High Schools helped with the clinic.

Flag Football - 16 teams are competing in the Boys & Girls Club flag football program. Games are played on Sunday afternoon at Southside High School.

NEW TURF AT HUNTS WILL BE MULTI-USE

In March 2020, Northside High School will begin the Grizzly baseball season with games played at the newly renovated Hunts Park. The facility will be home of Boys & Girls Club baseball (American Legion and Babe Ruth), along with local high school baseball. During the fall, Hunts Park will be used for the Boys & Girls Club football program (flag and tackle), which includes FSBGC Cheer teams. Soccer games will also be played at the facility. Discussions with various community sports groups about the new Hunts Park has sparked plans of hosting travel tournaments, playing youth and adult soccer at the facility, and serving as a special events location. There are several benefits to playing youth sports on a synthetic turf. Because it has a smooth surface, it allows for more consistent play. In working with natural grass, it’s easy for the field to develop uneven areas that can become problematic during games. Athletes tend to kick up dirt or pieces of grass with their cleats when they are running on a grass field, creating divots that can become dangerous. Synthetic turf lowers the risk of injury for players. With a combination of the durability benefits and even playing surface, players are less likely to slip, twist their ankle, or suffer more serious injuries when playing on an artificial grass field. For real grass fields to remain in top condition, facilities must use harsh pesticides and fertilizers to keep the grass growing. With synthetic turf, players don’t have to worry about accidentally ingesting any of these harsh chemicals. Synthetic grass is more durable than its natural counterpart. The strength of the synthetic turf reduces the need to cancel practices or games due to a little rainfall. Real grass fields will get muddy, and playing on them in the rain can easily ruin them. Maintenance costs of mowing and irrigation are also factors in regards to artificial sports turf.

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PLAYER WATCHFormer Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club members who are currently participating on Professional or College teams:

College AthletesNAME SPORT COLLEGECole Altes Football Univ. of AR MonticelloRiyahd Ananda Football Univ. of Central ARChristian Brasher Baseball Univ. of Central ARKinner Brasher Baseball Univ. of Central ARTevin Brewer Basketball Florida InternationalJaylin Coleman Football Northeastern St. (OK)Tanner Cross Football Dartmouth Darin Davenport Football Univ. of Central ARDaniel DeMondesert Baseball UAFSD’erek Fernandez Football Univ. of Central ARMax Frazier Baseball UAFSTaye Gatewood Football East Central OKSydney Green Softball Eastern St. (OK)Seth Hawley Basketball UAFSRyan Horn Baseball UAFSJordyn Jackson Football Southwestern (KS)Isaiah Joe Basketball Arkansas Brennon Lewis Football Arkansas TechHunter Moreton Football Arkansas St. Jake Melton Baseball Carl AlbertMac Moody Baseball Carl AlbertTre’ Norwood Football Oklahoma UniversityRaytel Rone Football Dodge City CC (KS)Elijah Tabut Football Northeaster St. (OK)Kiondre Thomas Football Minnesota Greg Washington Football Missouri StateParker Wright Baseball Hendrix

Professional AthletesNAME SPORT TEAMKohl Franklin MLBminor Eugene EmeraldsKoda Glover MLB Washington NationalsJahlil Okafor NBA New Orleans PelicansTyler Gray MLBminor Lexington Legends (KC)

College & Professional CoachesNAME SPORT SCHOOL/TEAMJustin Bailey Basketball Pittsburg StateFranqua Bedell Basketball Missouri StateKodi Burns Football AuburnMark Hutson Football LSUMalik Jones Volleyball Savannah StateBarry Lunney Jr. Football ArkansasGus Malzahn Football AuburnBrennan Rogers Baseball UAFS

FSBGC tackle football – because of construction at Hunts Park, Boys & Girls Club football games are being played this season at Southside High School.

BASKETBALL SIGNUPS2019-2020 SEASON

When: October 21 through November 5

Where: Any FSBGC location – Jeffrey, Evans, Stephens or Goldtrap

Ages: Rinky Dink (grades 1-2) Peewee (grades 3-4) Midget (grades 5-6) Junior (grades 7-9) Senior (grades 10-12)

Costs: $25 activity fee

Tryouts: Rinky Dink – Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Peewee – Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Midget – Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Junior – Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Senior – coaches meeting Nov. 18

Games: The season is played from December through February. Games and practices are conducted at FSBGC gyms.

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GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club Evans Boys & Girls Club Stephens Boys & Girls Club Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club 4905 North “O” Street 6015 Boys Club Lane 3101 North 6th Street 8800 South Dallas Fort Smith, AR 72904 Fort Smith, AR 72908 Fort Smith, AR 27904 Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 782-8126 (479) 646-9519 (479) 782-6392 (479) 452-5579

ANSWERS:

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TRIVIA TIME1. Who was the first U.S. President to ride a train ?

a) James Monroe b) Andrew Jackson c) Calvin Coolidge d) Martin Van Buren

2. What is the value of the X tile in the game of scrabble? a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10

3. Which NFL quarterback has thrown for the most passing yards in a career (74,845)? a) Peyton Manning b) Tom Brady c) Drew Brees d) Dan Marino

4. How many bones are in the human body? a) 154 b) 174 c) 206 d) 246

5. Who was the first African-American to be featured on a postage stamp? a) Louis Armstrong b) Jackie Robinson c) Booker T. Washington d) Rosa Parks

6. Astronaut Neil Armstrong graduated from which college? a) Harvard b) M.I.T. c) Purdue d) Cornell

7. Who was the first singer to sell a million records? a) Bing Crosby b) Elvis Presley c) Hank Williams d) Enrico Caruso

8. Before becoming president, Barack Obama was a U.S. Senator in which state? a) Illinois b) Massachusetts c) California d) Maryland

9. Who invented the first camera phone in 1997? a) Philippe Kahn b) Leonard Forbes c) Kia Silverbrook d) Donald Weder

10. Which U.S. state has the most rainfall? a) Louisiana b) Hawaii c) Mississippi d) Florida

A. Number puzzle: 2651 = 86 3342 = 66 9017 = 98 6113 = ???

B. Six smart people can read 12 books in six hours. How many books can three of these smart people read in nine hours?

C. What number, multiplied by 3, is three-fourths of 120?

D. How could the 22nd and the 24th U.S. Presidents have the same parents, but not be brothers?

E. If Paula’s daughter is my son’s mother, what relationship am I to Paula if I am a male?

F. What four words in the English language can be formed by only using the letters E A M N?

G. Some months have 30 days, some months have 31 days. How many have 29 days?